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Map API, need suggestions for how to execute ideas
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@cvp but what do you mean by variable function? Does it change color, size, etc?
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@RocketBlaster05 said:
variable function?
Not variable function but variable in function.
If the group contains 3 pin's: small diameter, if it contains 10: big diameter.
But if the drawing contains the number of pin's, this varying diameter is not needed. -
@RocketBlaster05 you know that pin dimension stays fixed, in pixels, even if you are zooming in or out.
What do you think of this (complex) feature (mkmapview overlay) where I draw a circle of 10 meters around the center of the group and small circles at each point included in the group. -
@RocketBlaster05 in the previous example, the trash pin is in the circle but at more than 10 meters from at least one point.
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@cvp that looks amazing. Take as much time as you like because that is beyond what I would have thought of.
Thanks!
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@RocketBlaster05 Github updated with version with map overlay (I spent 3 hours this morning, don't worry, for my fun because I did not know this feature)
Please try it and tell me your opinion.I don't forget the 2 requests:
- display number of points in the crosshair area at center of cross
- automatically add a trashed pin at close crosshair area
Both will be done before end of tomorrow.
Don't forget that you need to zoom a lot before to see a circle with radius of 10m
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@RocketBlaster05 sorry, I think I didn't upload the right code, waits one minutes, sorry
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@RocketBlaster05 GitHub uploaded with
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@cvp looks great!
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@cvp I have a question. I see that for the number three in the center of the marks it has a white background, (I assume to make it easier to see) is it possible to apply the same thing to the trash emoji? I realized it was rather difficult to see on the hybrid map, and thought a white background would likely help
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@RocketBlaster05 Out of curiosity, is this for some sort of class project? .You have mentioned a few times your deadline, and teachers comments...
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@RocketBlaster05 said:
apply the same thing to the trash emoji
Sure it is, but in this way, you would hide the map behind...
I'll do it.Nb. Be patient for the more complex request about automatic add of a new trash to existing crosshair area.
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@RocketBlaster05 the trash could even hide the face pin. Sure you want that?
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@JonB @cvp if you want to know, I have a goal to make an app that encourages community cleaning efforts primarily through the map I’ve been developing with the abundance of help from @cvp. I had a rather bare one version for a school presentation and since then have wanted to fully develop the app. I genuinely believe that at least pushing the app out there could make a difference, even if only it would be a small one
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@RocketBlaster05 I'm sincerely happy and ready to help...Don't hesitate to ask me for supplemental functionalities or nicer aspects.
Édit: I don't forget the last improvement asked
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This feature to automatically add a new trash pin to an existing group is not so easy as I thought.
With the added circle overlay feature, it becomes very complex because if the group receives a new point, its center will change and I have to remove the overlay and create a new one.
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@RocketBlaster05 but is this for a coding class, where you are presenting this work as your own? If so, it seems that you are not learning to code or debug by having cvp so all of the work, even if he is willing.
Or is this for some sort of civics class? In which case "I had a great idea, and found someone on the internet to code it up" seems totally legit.
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@JonB I have already done the part where I have to present my work. I have not asked Cvp for any of this help before then. I simply need help because I’m trying to collect data and the methods to do so are beyond my comprehension. The class does not revolve around coding, but rather this is my choice for my engineering project. I am not presenting any of the work Cvp has done as my own. I only wish to get some data as it is the only thing I am missing for my project.